| absolute |
When something is absolute, it is completely certain. There can be no question about whether or not it is true or sure. [1/4 definitions] |
| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. [1/2 definitions] |
| accept |
to think of as true or correct. [1/4 definitions] |
| act |
a behavior of pretending to be or to feel something that is not true. [1/9 definitions] |
| actual |
truly existing, or being something that is real or true. |
| actually |
We often use "actually" when we are about to say something that is true but surprising. [1/2 definitions] |
| affirm |
to state or declare as true. |
| algae |
organisms that live mainly in the water and make their food through photosynthesis. Algae are different from plants in that they have no true leaves, roots, or stems. Seaweeds are algae. "Algae" is a plural noun; the singular form is "alga." |
| allege |
to say or claim to be true without having proof. |
| although |
"Although" is a word that we use to connect ideas in a sentence. We use "although" to join two ideas that are true but don't seem to agree with each other. "Although" is an important word, but we probably use "even though" more often when we talk. "Even though" is a little stronger, but it has the same meaning. |
| amaze |
When something amazes you, it surprises you very much and it might be hard to believe that it is real or true. |
| ambition |
When you have ambition, you have big goals for your life that you want to make come true. When you have a particular ambition, you have a certain goal that you want to reach. Probably you will try hard to have success in reaching it. |
| anteater |
a mammal that uses its long, sticky tongue to eat ants and termites. True anteaters have no teeth, are furry, and live in Central or South America. They are related to armadillos and sloths. Other kinds of mammals that eat ants are also sometimes called anteaters, but they are not related to American anteaters. |
| antelope |
the American pronghorn, an animal that looks like some of the true antelopes but is not closely related. [1/2 definitions] |
| apparently |
"Apparently" is something we say when we are about to make a statement that we don't know for sure is true but it is something that strongly appears to be true. |
| artificial |
not true or sincere; pretended. [1/2 definitions] |
| assume |
to suppose (something) to be true without knowing the actual facts; take for granted. [1/3 definitions] |
| astrology |
Astrology is the study of the influence that the movement of the stars and planets may have on people's lives. Most people don't consider astrology to be a true science, but many find it interesting. |
| authentic |
real, genuine, or true. |
| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. [1/2 definitions] |
| belief |
an idea accepted as true; something that is believed. [1/3 definitions] |